Hyatt Place Evansville/Downtown Celebrates Official Opening
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Hyatt Place Evansville/Downtown Celebrates Official Opening

139-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in the heart of Downtown Evansville

June 24, 2021 // Franchising.com // EVANSVILLE, Indiana - Hyatt Place Evansville/Downtown, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the Evansville Indiana region, is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. Owned by Kinship Hospitality LLC, the hotel is a joint venture led by Kinship Hospitality LLC and operated by General Hotels Corporation.

Because Hyatt’s efforts are grounded in listening and fueled by care, Hyatt Place hotels combine style, innovation and 24/7 conveniences to create an easy to navigate experience for today’s multi-tasking traveler. Located 15-minutes from Evansville Regional Airport, the hotel is easily accessible for out-of-town business or leisure travelers. Hyatt Place Evansville/Downtown is within walking distance to the Ford Center, home of Evansville Thunderbolts Minor League Hockey and University of Evansville Basketball. Only a few blocks away from Victory Theatre and Old National Events Plaza, as well as top museums and cultural attractions including the Children’s Museum of Evansville, Evansville African American Museum, the Evansville Museum of Arts, History, & Science, and the World War II LST 325 Naval Ship, the Hyatt Place Evansville/Downtown offers visitors convenient access to experience live music venues and local restaurants in downtown as well as the neighboring arts district, Haynie’s Corner.

“As Evansville continues to grow and thrive economically, we are excited to add to the momentum by welcoming the first Hyatt Place hotel to the area,” said General Manager Eric Wade. “With smartly designed social spaces and guestrooms with separate work and sleep areas, our multitasking guests can easily accomplish what they need to do while on the road.”

Hyatt Place Evansville/Downtown offers:

  • 139 spacious guestrooms with separate spaces to sleep, work and play, as well as a Cozy Corner sofa-sleeper
  • Free breakfast for guests featuring a variety of hot and cold breakfast items
  • The Market serving freshly prepared meals anytime, day or night
  • The Bar featuring specialty coffees and premium beers, as well as wines and cocktails
  • Necessities program for forgotten items that guests can buy, borrow, or enjoy for free
  • Free Wi-Fi for guests throughout hotel and guestrooms
  • 1,300 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting/function space
  • Fitness Center featuring cardio equipment with LCD touchscreens

“Evansville is a vibrant city, filled with friendly people, great neighborhoods, and an ever expanding list of great places to visit and things to do or see,” said General Hotels President/CEO Jim Dora, Jr. “Our hotel is central to all of them, and we are confident that the Hyatt Place Evansville/Downtown will exceed guest expectations and provide them with everything they need while visiting our area.”

Hyatt Place Evansville/Downtown Leadership

Hyatt Place Evansville/Downtown, located at 202 SE 2nd Street, is under the leadership of General Manager Eric Wade and Director of Sales Janet Alexander. In his role, Wade is directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the hotel, including overseeing the hotel’s 40 associates and ensuring guests encounter the thoughtful service for which the Hyatt Place brand is known. Alexander is responsible for providing sales service and support to travelers and meeting planners frequenting the Evansville area.

Guided by its purpose of care, Hyatt’s multi-layered Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment further enhances its operational guidance and resources around colleague and guest safety and peace of mind.

The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

SOURCE Hyatt Place

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